People are changing the way they shop, with independently-owned shops offering a greater variety of fresh, local items to their customers.
Whether you opt to support small businesses in your local area or simply want to try something new, there are several different outlets across Northern Ireland where you can do exactly that.
5. Flavour First, Donaghadee
Flavour First has a state-of-the-art vending pod where you can pay and pick up fresh meal kits and produce. You can pay and order online after which you will be sent a code to put into the vending machine and collect your goods.
6. Ballydown Milk, Banbridge
Ballydown Milk’s vending machine offers a huge range of flavours for you to indulge in, including creme egg, white chocolate, vanilla, cookies & cream and banana. They also introduce flavours of the week and flavours of the month regularly which have included fan favourites such as Rhubarb and Custard and Red Velvet.
7. Chestnutt Farm, Portrush
Chestnutt Farm’s gently pasteurised, non-homogenised milk is the perfect addition to any North Coast visit. Milkshake syrups can be added to your milk for 20p per shot in a range of delicious flavours.
8. Weir Farms, Rathfriland
With their milk vending machine overlooking the farmland, Weir Farms brings fresh milk in a range of exciting flavours including salted caramel, raspberry and blue bubblegum. They also introduce weekly special flavours, with previous options including Nutella and candyfloss.